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One Hundred Words-Stories
Yesterday, I composed six word stories with a group of middle school students. They are my favorite age group; they’re raw. Most of them have not yet learned the subtle art of aloofness. We used pages torn from magazines, scissors, … Continue reading
Picture a Day #343 – Home for the Holidays
It’s hard to believe the winter holidays are almost here, especially when I have marigolds blooming in the planter box on my porch. I’m cleaning and packing, preparing to go home for a two week break. It’s true that teachers … Continue reading
Posted in home, nature, photography, picture a day
Tagged family, holiday, home, marigolds, nature, photography, postaday, starting over, teaching
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Picture a Day #306 – Teachable Moment
Yesterday morning I substitute taught middle school students. I have been a middle school teacher for many years, but due to circumstances both within and beyond my control, I am, at the moment, unemployed. It had been over a year … Continue reading
Posted in DIY, picture a day, sustainable living
Tagged California, education, inspiration, life, middle school, postaday, substitute, teaching, unemployed
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Picture a Day #56 – Watercolor Madness
While I was thinking about how to create shadows for the fruit in my last watercolor collage, I decided to play around a little bit. I took a piece of my very special watercolor paper, taped it to a smooth … Continue reading
Posted in art, DIY, picture a day
Tagged abstract, art, hobbies, painting, postaday, teaching, watercolor
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Teaching in a Minefield
When I was a kid, I felt sorry for some of my teachers, and what they went through to get and keep their students’ attention as they guided us through our lessons. Some of them seemed to have a gift, … Continue reading
When You're Bored 